2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

Nonpartisan

Integrity & Transparency

Open, ethical, and transparent governance — put public trust at the center of every Board decision.
Clear communication with taxpayers about how property values are determined and how HCAD operates.
Fair and impartial processes — treat taxpayers, businesses, and property owners consistently and equitably.
Strong oversight and ethical standards — ensure decisions are based on facts, law, and professional appraisal standards. Listen to taxpayers and communities — make HCAD more accessible, responsive, and understandable.

Platform

Accountability & Efficiency

Responsible stewardship of taxpayer-funded resources — deliver value for every dollar in HCAD’s budget.
Measure performance — establish clear goals for appraisal accuracy, taxpayer service, response times, and appeals.
Modernize operations and technology to reduce unnecessary costs and improve service.
Streamline the protest and appeals process while protecting every taxpayer’s right to a fair hearing.
Hold leadership accountable for results while respecting the professional role of HCAD staff.

Local Knowledge & Accuracy

Local knowledge matters — Harris County’s neighborhoods, housing markets, commercial districts, and communities are diverse.
Accurate, equitable, and consistent appraisals should be the foundation of public confidence.
Use the best available data and professional appraisal practices to reflect real market conditions.
Recognize differences across Harris County — one-size-fits-all approaches can produce inequitable outcomes.
Continuously improve appraisal methods through data analysis, technology, quality controls, and professional expertise.

Advocates for open, ethical, and transparent governance centered on public trust in board decisions.

Supports clear communication to taxpayers about property-value determinations and district operations.

Supports fair and impartial processes that treat taxpayers, businesses, and property owners consistently and equitably.

Supports strong oversight and ethical standards so decisions follow facts, law, and professional appraisal standards.

Plans to listen to taxpayers and communities and make the district more accessible, responsive, and understandable.

Supports responsible stewardship of taxpayer-funded resources and delivering value from the district budget.

Proposes performance goals for appraisal accuracy, taxpayer service, response times, and appeals.

Plans to modernize operations and technology to reduce unnecessary costs and improve service.

Plans to streamline taxpayer protest and appeals processes while protecting the right to a fair hearing.

Supports holding leadership accountable for results while respecting the professional role of district staff.

Supports accurate, equitable, and consistent property appraisals as a foundation for public confidence.

Supports using the best available data and professional appraisal practices to reflect market conditions.

Supports appraisal approaches that account for differences among Harris County communities rather than using one-size-fits-all methods.

Plans to continuously improve appraisal methods through data analysis, technology, quality controls, and professional expertise.

- Advocates for open, ethical, and transparent governance centered on public trust in board decisions.
- Supports clear communication to taxpayers about property-value determinations and district operations.
- Supports fair and impartial processes that treat taxpayers, businesses, and property owners consistently and equitably.
- Supports strong oversight and ethical standards so decisions follow facts, law, and professional appraisal standards.
- Plans to listen to taxpayers and communities and make the district more accessible, responsive, and understandable.
- Supports responsible stewardship of taxpayer-funded resources and delivering value from the district budget.
- Proposes performance goals for appraisal accuracy, taxpayer service, response times, and appeals.
- Plans to modernize operations and technology to reduce unnecessary costs and improve service.
- Plans to streamline taxpayer protest and appeals processes while protecting the right to a fair hearing.
- Supports holding leadership accountable for results while respecting the professional role of district staff.
- Supports accurate, equitable, and consistent property appraisals as a foundation for public confidence.
- Supports using the best available data and professional appraisal practices to reflect market conditions.
- Supports appraisal approaches that account for differences among Harris County communities rather than using one-size-fits-all methods.
- Plans to continuously improve appraisal methods through data analysis, technology, quality controls, and professional expertise.

Administration

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Beverly Barrett

Buket Urgen

Mauricio Mendez

Kathy Blueford-Daniels

- A board of directors member is an elected official who serves on the governing board of a special district, such as a municipal utility district (MUD).

- The board is responsible for overseeing the district’s operations, finances, and services, including utilities like water, wastewater, drainage, and infrastructure.

- Board members approve budgets, set tax rates or service fees, and make decisions about contracts and infrastructure projects within the district.

- The board ensures that the district complies with state laws and operates under the oversight of agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

- In many districts, the board consists of five members elected by residents. Directors must meet eligibility requirements, including being at least 18 years old, a Texas resident, and either a qualified voter or property owner within the district.

An official who oversees utilities, finances, and services in a district.